DLP: Government’s record on affordable housing ‘horrible’
Dwight Sutherland’s efforts to provide affordable homes have been branded “a horrible record” by the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) in a scathing critique of the housing minister and the government’s performance since it took office in 2018. Senator Ryan Walters, the DLP’s shadow housing minister, outlined a series of alleged failures plaguing the Ministry […]
Maloney signs for Lola Yamaha ABT
Barbados’ Zane Maloney has signed for Lola Yamaha ABT for its first ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. He will be teammate to ‘Mr Formula E,’ Brazilian Lucas di Grassi, in what the team describes as one of the grid’s most exciting driver pairings. Less than a week away from his 21st birthday, The Boy […]
Striking a balance between public safety and constitutional rights and freedoms
In light of recent concerns over the rise in crime rates, the Government of Barbados has taken a decisive approach to be firmer in its regulation of the existing Road Traffic Regulations Act Cap 295 which oversees window tinting on vehicles. These regulations have sparked discussion about the implications for individual freedoms, particularly concerning freedom […]
Parent triggers school lockdown as security concerns deepen
A security breach at Hilda Skeene Primary School on Wednesday has reignited calls for enhanced safety measures in schools. The incident, which involved a parent’s threatening behaviour, led to the school’s early closure and police intervention. This comes just days after a stabbing at Alexandra School, despite the Ministry of Education announcing the introduction of […]
New Electricity Bill ‘threat’ to transparency, public oversight
Consumer advocate Tricia Watson has raised serious concerns about the newly tabled Electricity Supply Bill, warning that it could undermine transparency and end public involvement in the regulation of the Barbados Light and Power Company Limited. On Wednesday, two days before the bill heads to the Senate, the former opposition senator warned that it would […]
Ex-Young Dem: Medicinal marijuana industry could be part of crime solution
Tyra Trotman, the former head of the Democratic Labour Party’s youth arm, the Young Democrats, has called on the government to expand the medicinal marijuana industry as a potential solution to rising crime rates among young men. In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Trotman highlighted the lack of economic opportunities as a key factor driving […]
Roberts Manufacturing Open to enter final stages on Friday
Thomas O’Neill and Neil King will battle for bragging rights on Friday when the Roberts Manufacturing Open Senior Men’s National Final takes place at the National Tennis Centre in Wildey. After a thrilling set of Men’s Open Singles semifinals on Tuesday, September 24th, O’Neill and King fought tremendously well to advance in the competition […]
Saint Lucia’s sprint queen gets hero’s welcome
Double Olympic medallist Julien Alfred returned to Saint Lucia on Tuesday to a rapturous welcome at Hewanorra International Airport. It was her first time on island since winning the nation’s first medals at the Olympic Games in August, and winning the Diamond League women’s 100m final in Brussels. Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, other […]
CWI congratulates former women’s captain Aguilleira
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has expressed its congratulations to former West Indies women’s captain Merissa Aguilleira on her remarkable achievement of receiving the prestigious Hummingbird Medal (HBM) Gold Award at the 2024 National Awards of Trinidad & Tobago. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday September 24, at the President’s House in St Ann’s, Port-of-Spain. […]
Man acquitted after canine ‘theft’ turns out to be ‘rescue’
An animal lover who potentially saved the life of a dog but ended up being arrested for stealing the canine was eventually freed of the charge by a Bridgetown magistrate on Wednesday. When Shakiel Khalil Corbin, 26, of Denny Road, The Whim, St Peter appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic […]